The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

containing South Bend Chilled plows anc
Columbus manure spreader.
Z. Lynch & Son, coal and lumber deal
ers, only displayed coal cart, but th'
business has been too long established tt
need much booming.
Everhart Bros, ADVOCATE Building
had very handsomely trimmed wagon IL
line, and from. it three masqueraders dis
tributed advertising matter in great quan
titles. The horses were blanketed, ano
the lettering thereon told the public thai
the firm dealt in balls, toys, music, frames
stationery, papers, magazines, &c,
H. B. Albaugh wagon was trimmed witt
flags and evergreens, and bore announce
ment of his candy factory. This is an in
dustry just started, in connection with his
grocery store, and the products are of al
excellent quality.
j. P. Hull, of Union Mills, had a car
riage, and following behind was razor
back steed, whose ribs were easily counted
and upon his back was card bearing thi;
81 must have Hull's powders or die"
John L. Eckenrode made quite display
of carriages-Dayton, Mccall, butcher and
spindle wagons, park phetons, Brewster
sidebar and elliptic buggies, and three
wagons with repairs. The horses all had
covers labeled aEckenrode," and the drivers
were in fancy costumes. The carriages
were decorated with flags, signs, &c.
c. Z. Jerome had his bottling establish
ment well represented. Both wagons were
decorated, and one was laden with Bar.
tholomay beer.
Peter Leidlich, cigar and beer dealer
had an excellent turnout. One wagon
drawn by four horses, represented a cigar
manufactory, with workmen rolling up
solacing cigars, that were distributed to the
people One large cigar, four feet long,
labeled "Union Make was conspicuous in
the cigar manufactory on wheels. The
other wagon, drawn by four grey horses,
with orange and black coverings, repre-
sented Bauernschmidt's beer, which Mr..
Leidlich handles in connection with his
bottling establishment.
The display of Z. p Brundige, whole
sale and retail cigar and tobacco dealer,
was unique. In large wagon was wig
wan and three Indians. The latter who
attracted much attention, distributed small
packages of tobacco to the people, which
were eagerly grabbed at. The wagon was
decorated in keeping with others in the
parade. Mr.. Brundige handles the goods
of the following well-known firms: P Lor,
lizard & Co., the Leggett & Myers Tobacco
Company, the Giant Tobacco Works
Weissinger & Bates, S. w. Venable & Co.,
7. G. Williams 4 Co., and the Wilson &
McCully Tobacco Company.
The North Pleasant Valley Band came
next, and then followed the display of s.
Kann, Sons & Co., dealers in dry goods
notions, carpets, fancy and staple goods
The wagon was nicely -lettered, and in ii
were a Chinaman, a Ku Klux, demon
while the driver was arrayed in Continental
costume.
The house of U.-L. Reaver, the only
exclusively boot, shoe, hat, cap and trunk
store in Westminster, was represented by
wagon tastefully trimmed and appropri-
ately lettered On one side was hat of
great size, that would fit the man that
Orndorff S big shoe would suit a
Wm Reese & Son, of East Main street,
had one of the most attractive displays in
the whole line. Their wagon was laden
with samples of almost everything kept in
their store, and it is one of the old fashioned
kinda frst-class country store that keeps
everything-dFy goods, groceries, hard
ware, liquors, &C., &C. On the wagon,
which was gaily decorated, were four per-
sons in fancy costumes, representing "Little
Tycoon" Japanese Tommy" "Highland
Chief" "Uncle Sam of 1876" and Man
Fish" These distributed over 10000
fancy cards along the route of the parade.
Herr Bros, carriage manufacturers,
West Main street, headed their display
with minstrel troupe. There was no cork
necessary to give the troupe the right
shade, for they were pure bred, Afric's
sons, and they handled the bones and banjo,
and sung with true African lungs and
zeal Next came carriage of past age,
representing 1887, followed by side-bar
Aldine, four-seated- Westminster wagon,
storm top phaeton, &c. Upon the new
work, 1887 was conspicuous, All these
were DECORATED with flags and signs,
s. j, Myers, an enterprising florist of
Union Bridge, had carriage in which
some beautiful flowers and plants were dis
played.
A team representing Foutz's Cattle
Powders came next, and then NJ L.
Mains three wagons, nicely ornamented,
and bearing Weaver Organs, and Crown
Sewing Machines.
The wagon of the Wakefield Roller
Mills was next in line and followed the
Silver Run Band, The proprietor de-
serves credit for making the display.
The Cayaleade division was the last in
line, Hampstead and Woolerys districts
had this all 10 themselves, and both made
ereditable displays. Both delegations were
large, and both are entitled to special COM
mendation. Several other districts began
preparations for fine turn out, and it was
hoped that all would join and make this
grand feature of the parade, Tho Hamp-
stead and SnydeYshNFg hands were in the
Hampstead cavaleade, and with the Wool
ery's cavalcade was an immense wagon
with large number Of persons in it, some
in fancy costumes.
A prize of $50 was offered the district
making the best general display in the
cavalcade division. Three Baltimoreans
made the award, and below is their de.
cision
"The Qommittoe to decide as to the best
eayalcade display, report in favor of diyid-
ing the prize equally between the 4th and
Sth districts The Sth excels, in having
two bands of music, but this is offset by
the superior horses and members of the 4th.
PETER A. KELLEY,
MAURICE A. OUDIN,
A. LILIENTHAL,
Committee"
The Baltimore Morning Herald wagon
brought up the rear of the procession.
The lettering rcad-"R you want all the
news, read the Morning Herald. Ever
hart Bros. agents. The Carroll County
Democrat had wagon in the line during
part of the parade. In the wagon was
Col. Philip W. Avirett, A. D. c., Capt.
Mcdonald, and others of the Office.